Himalaya Organic Gymnema Sylvestre for Glucose Metabolism, 700 mg, 60 Caplets, 2 Month Supply, 2 Pack

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While this herb could theoretically cause acute toxicity, you’d need to take an extremely high dose that would be way beyond what even the most potent supplements contain. Additionally, very high doses can put too much pressure on your system and cause health problems if you take the supplement for a prolonged period. As a supplement, it has been used in combination with other diabetes medications to lower blood sugar. It’s also called gurmar, which is Hindi for “destroyer of sugar” ( 4).

What’s more, Gymnema appears to have anti-inflammatory properties of its own. This is thought to be due to its content of tannins and saponins, which are beneficial plant compounds.Because Gymnema sylvestre is an adaptogenic herb, it acts as a mild hormetic stressor on the body, which allows your body to adapt and become more resilient to certain kinds of stressors in the long term. Tiwari P, Mishra BN, Sangwan NS. Phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Gymnema sylvestre: An important medicinal plant. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:830285. doi:10.1155/2014/830285 According to the World Health Organization, more than 420 million people worldwide have diabetes, and this number is expected to increase ( 3).

Gymnema sylvestre is considered safe for most people, but it should not be taken by children or women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant.

Puritan's Pride® is a Nestlé Health Science brand. Nestlé Health Science is a leader in the science of nutrition and a globally managed business unit of Nestlé. To learn more, visit: www.nestlehealthscience.us For people with high blood sugar or a high HbA1c, Gymnema sylvestre can help reduce fasting, post-meal and long-term blood sugar levels. However, if you’re taking blood-sugar-lowering medications, consult with your doctor first. Summary